Chorus Director

The spectacular finale of the 16th Palermo Classica International Festival
Bohemian Rhapsody, Stairway to Heaven, Heroes, Smells Like Teen Spirit. The legendary songs that have shaped the history of rock come to life like you’ve never heard them before: fused with the overwhelming power of a grand symphony orchestra, a live band, two choirs and extraordinary crossover vocalists.

Rock Symphony. The show

Chiaramonte Steri Palace

The Maestro’s immortal emotion in the heart of Palermo
When ‘Va’, pensiero’ begins, something magical happens in the auditorium: everyone holds their breath and emotion takes hold, as powerful as ever even after almost two centuries. A special evening event to mark the 125th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi’s death, featuring his most beloved and iconic arias and choruses.

A Night at the Opera

Mozart’s elegance meets the magic of the Botanical Gardens
There are operas that are applauded. And others that are discovered. For the first time in its history, Palermo is hosting one of the rarest and most fascinating works in Mozart’s catalogue, staged against the unique backdrop of the Botanical Gardens’ Gymnasium.
A single, fluid and sweeping act lasting approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, written by a Mozart who was just sixteen years old but already capable of revealing extraordinary melodic and theatrical inventiveness. At the heart of the opera lies the great dilemma of Scipio Africanus: should he succumb to the seductions of Fortune or remain faithful to the virtue of Constancy?
Amidst arias of rare beauty and vocal virtuosity, the neoclassical architecture and the centuries-old natural setting of the garden become an integral part of the narrative. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy an intimate, intense and uninterrupted opera experience.

Chorus Director

Gianfranco Giordano

Events

Past events

17 - 26 Sep, 2026

Rock Symphony. The show · Palermo Classica

Sep 12, 2026

A Night at the Opera · Palermo Classica

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